Walks and treks
Whether it's a sponsored walk or trek or another kind of challenge in support of Arthritis UK, we're grateful for your effort and will support you every step of the way.
Walks and treks
Support us
With your support we won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose, with real hope of a cure in the future. Together, we can work towards a future free from arthritis.
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Challenge events
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Skydives
Why not take on an adrenaline challenge like a skydive or parachute jump? You'll wow your friends and take on new heights to support cutting-edge Arthritis UK research.
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Running challenges
There are running events such as park runs, 10ks and marathons to take part in all across the UK – and beyond! Your fundraising could help power faster diagnosis, and our team will be cheering you on all the way.
Running challenges
Ways to give
Gifts in Wills enable us to provide support and hope to so many. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help ensure that future generations won’t have to face the impact of arthritis.
Leave a gift in your WillWith your generosity and support, on a one-off or regular basis, we can continue to fund our research, offer our services and plan ahead for the future.
Donate todayGiving to Arthritis UK in memory of your loved one is a wonderful way to continue their legacy. Your donation to will help to support our research in the hope of finding a cure.
Give in memory
Penny's story: Inspired by our research to leave a gift in her Will
Living with axial spondylarthritis, Penny used to struggle to move but now walks 13 miles at weekends. She credits research as the key to living well which is why she left a gift in her Will. “It’s a small token of my appreciation of the amazing progress that has been made because of other people’s generosity.”
How your donations help: The impact of our world-class research
Our research has helped us to make life-changing breakthroughs and improve the lives of millions of people with arthritis. Together we've achieved so much, but there is still more to do.
Fundraise your own way! Only with the incredible support of people like you, who give their valuable time, energy and commitment, can we campaign, care and research our way towards a future free from arthritis. Get fundraising ideas and if you're ready to get started, order a fundraising guide.
Fundraise your way
Get Inspire magazine delivered to your door for just £3 a month
Created specially for people living with arthritis, every edition of Inspire magazine is packed with expert, in-depth articles and features, covering what matters most to you — all for just £3 a month.
Play the Arthritis UK lottery for your chance to win £25,000!
Biologic treatments have positively changed the way arthritis is treated, thanks to people like you who helped fund the early research that made this a reality. Your lottery ticket will help fund the next big leap in arthritis care. Not just a game, a game changer.
"It was incredible. Within a week I could feel a huge difference and as the days went on, I was feeling better and better."
Meeta's story: How she used her passion for gardening to support arthritis research
"It's incredibly challenging to face the physical limitations imposed by severe arthritis, especially when it prevents engagement in activities like walking, running, or other forms of physical exercise. However, my passion for gardening remains strong."
Corporate partnerships
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Partner with us
Together, through corporate sponsorship, volunteering or raising awareness, we can turn compassion into action and make a real difference to people's lives. Find out how your business can work with us for mutual benefit.
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Give a major gift
If you'd like to make a large one-off donation or regular gift to support Arthritis UK, we're truly thankful. Our Major Gifts team are ready to assist you: please call them on 0300 790 0411 or email majorgifts@versusarthritis.org.
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Our partners
It's thanks to our corporate partners that we're able to shine a light on our life-changing work. Novartis, an innovative medicines company, is passionate about working with us to raise awareness of inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. They fund our creative projects and educational films that help people understand arthritis better. Their support is very much appreciated.
Our partners
Become an Arthritis UK volunteer: Find out about our current volunteering opportunities
It is thanks to the hard work, enthusiasm and dedication of volunteers that we can support millions of people living with arthritis every year. Volunteering is a great way to meet others, share your knowledge and make a difference to people who need our support.